How to register a company in the Kurdistan Region

Here's the simple version.

Company registration generally goes through the Kurdistan Board of Investment or the relevant Registrar of Companies, depending on the business type and ownership structure.

1. 1

   Choose a business structure

   Decide between sole proprietorship, partnership, or limited company — this determines which office handles your registration.

2. 2

   Reserve a trade name

   Check your proposed company name is available and reserve it before filing.

3. 3

   Submit registration documents

   File the required documents (see below) with the relevant registrar.

4. 4

   Receive your registration certificate

   Once approved, you'll receive a registration certificate — keep this for opening a bank account and other business steps.

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